Map: August Weather Drier for Much of Western Canada

Western Canada saw a sharply uneven precipitation pattern over the 30 days ending Wednesday, with the driest conditions concentrated across Saskatchewan and parts of southern Alberta and Manitoba.

Chicago Close: Up on Russia Escalation Threat

Corn, soybean and wheat futures closed sharply higher on Wednesday, as escalating Black Sea tensions combined with declining U.S. crop expectations and improving export demand to trigger strong fund buying.

U.S. Tariffs Spare Major Canadian Ag Exports, but Some Sectors Face Pain

Although most of Canada’s primary agri-food exports were spared from the latest round of U.S. tariffs, the impact on several agricultural sectors is still going to sting, according to an RBC Thought Leadership report.

Fertilizer Outlook Mixed Heading into 2027: FCC

Manitoba Harvest Reaches 4% as Drier Weather Helps Fieldwork

Manitoba’s harvest advanced over the past week as drier conditions allowed producers to make progress in winter cereals, peas and early spring grains, although activity remains limited in several regions.

Chicago Close: Corn Up Again on Declining Yield Prospects

Corn and soybean futures closed higher Tuesday, while wheat was mainly firmer.

Increased U.S. Refinery Exemptions May Have Implications for Canola

The American Soybean Association (ASA) is warning that a sharp increase in small refinery exemptions under the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard could significantly weaken domestic soybean oil demand, with potential implication...

Spring Wheat Harvest Accelerates Past Halfway Mark

The U.S. spring wheat harvest accelerated sharply this past week, while crop condition ratings slipped slightly.

U.S. Corn, Soybean Condition Ratings Sink

U.S. corn conditions deteriorated noticeably this past week, while soybean ratings slipped only slightly.

Chicago Close: Corn Hits Three-Year High

Corn futures hit three-year highs on Monday amid disappointing U.S. yield findings from last week’s Pro Farmer Crop Tour. Meanwhile, soybeans ended with solid losses and wheat closed mainly weaker.

Canadian Cattle Herd Up 3.2%

Canadian cattle producers appear to be leaning into herd rebuilding more aggressively than their American counterparts, with Canadian cattle inventories posting their strongest year-over-year increase in more than two deca...

Slow Start for Alberta Harvest

Very little harvesting has taken place yet across Alberta, despite warmer weather helping crops move closer to maturity over the past week.

ICE Close: Profit Taking, Stronger Loonie Undermine Canola

Profit taking after recent gains helped send canola to heavy losses on Friday.